tion, schedule changes, and other academic procedures. In addition, the
undeclared advising program coordinator provides supplemental advis-
ing to aid undeclared students and provides leadership for students and
staff residing on the undeclared living-learning floor. The Academic
Advising staff also provides services that encourage students to explore
their academic and career options to support the timely selection of an
appropriate major. Because undeclared students are required to declare
their major by the time they complete 45 semester hours, they are
encouraged to utilize services provided by the Center for Career
Services.
University 100
UNIV100 is a one-credit free elective course designed for first semester
undeclared students. It aims to make their transition to college effective.
Students learn about university life and about skills and resources essen-
tial for academic success. The course is designed to help undeclared stu-
dents define values and goals, select a major and a career path, and to
engage in strategies to attain these goals.
Center for Career Services
The Center for Career Services assists students throughout their
University experience to develop appropriate educational and career
goals. Professional staff and faculty provide advising, counseling, and
assessment to facilitate decision making pertaining to choice of major,
career goals, internship opportunities, and transition to further education
and/or employment. Students are encouraged to use the resources of the
center early and often. The major components of the center include aca-
demic advising and career development services.
Developmental counseling is offered to students throughout their uni-
versity experience to facilitate college major and career decisions and to
prepare them to enter the world of work upon graduation. The Center
serves as a resource for information and provides assistance for prospec-
tive students and undergraduates who are undecided about academic
majors and/or career directions to ensure that they receive the career
guidance necessary to make important decisions about their future. A
multitude of career planning services (e.g. interest, aptitude/ability, and
preference assessment; individual and small group counseling; guided
use of resource materials) are available to all students seeking assistance
in life/career planning. Freshmen find these services particularly helpful.
Career planning services are lifetime services extended to Edinboro
graduates. Undergraduate and graduate students should become
acquainted with the Center and its staff early in their university career.
Job search services include mock interviewing, sponsorship of several
job fairs, on-campus recruiters, and access to career and job hunting
resource materials, including those on the Center's website. Individual
sessions and professional development workshops are conducted on var-
ious topics such as career development, resume writing, interviewing,
and job searching, as well as topical presentations specific to majors.
University Internship Program
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania recognizes that experiential learn-
ing is a valuable tool in helping students to make career decisions and in
complementing formal classroom learning.
Students enrolled in baccalaureate programs who are placed in an intern-
ship must have completed a minimum of 60 semester hours with at least
15 of these hours having been completed at Edinboro University.
Undergraduate students enrolling for internships must have earned a
minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and minimum GPA of 2.5 in their major.
Students enrolled in graduate internships must have earned at least 15
semester hours of graduate credit prior to registration for internship and
have met any selection criteria established by the department responsi-
ble for supervision of the internship. Students who are interested in
internship experiences are encouraged to contact their academic depart-
ment internship coordinator, or the Center website for more information.
Academic Resources, Services
and Special Programs
Performing Arts Series
The mission of the Office of Performing Arts is to promote the live per-
formance of visual and performing arts. Sponsored by the Edinboro
University Student Government Association and Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, the Performing Arts Series provides as diverse a pro-
gramming schedule allowed by available funds. Committed to the
University's 21st "Century of Civility," Performing Arts provides pro-
grams that reflect this motto and elevate the arts at Edinboro. The
Performing Arts Office is located in room 109, Heather Hall, phone 814-
732-2518.
Edinboro University in Erie The Porreco
Center
Located in nearby Millcreek Township, Edinboro University in Erie
The Porreco Center is just 19 miles north of the Edinboro University
campus. The 27-acre estate includes 11 buildings, a pond, an orchard,
and a 160-car parking lot. Named for Erie businessman Louis J. Porreco,
the property was donated to the University as part of a three-year capi-
tal campaign.
The facilities and support services being developed at the Center serves
to centralize and expand outreach programming in the greater Erie area,
while offering excellent educational opportunities for undergraduate and
graduate students. A large number of day and evening courses are
offered each semester by departments of the University including four
associate degree programs.
The wide range of services at the Center allows students to register, buy
books and supplies, and attend classes all without leaving the grounds.
A state-of-the-art computer lab, located in the Barn Classroom building,
includes 24 Dell computers, Internet capabilities, and a laser printer.
This facility is available for walk-in use during open lab hours.
Questions about the Center can be addressed to the on-site administrator
at 833-1955 or 838-7815.
Edinboro University in Meadville
Edinboro University in Meadville opened in December 2004 at 789
Bessemer Street in the beautifully renovated Bessemer Railroad
Complex. The blending of the historical railroad facility with modern
classrooms and state-of-the-art technology represents the shared vision
of Edinboro University and Meadville community leaders.
The facility extends the University's programs and services to neighbor-
ing communities, making educational opportunities available to a large
number of students. Graduate and undergraduate courses are offered
year round in conjunction with the University schedule. Many general
studies courses, required of all majors, are offered in addition to spe-
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